GUATEMALA

In January we were invited to Guatemala to help with some ministry and  to work along side Pastor Carl and Trish where they had been laboring for the past year. There was a time of ministering to a graduation class that completed a course taught by Pastor Carl.  We were also involved in a teacher training class for those involved in children's ministry, with times of working along side of them as we ministered to the children. The trip also involved Sunday morning and evening church services including children's programs. Below is a picture of the ministry team.

We ministered to the children at three different churches.  Below is a skit where they were challenged to follow Jesus.

Pat made many new friends on this trip

Below shows how much they enjoyed and engaged in the ministry.  At least one of the churches had not seen ministry for children performed in quite this way.  It was enjoyment for all of us to be a part of.

One of the village churches.

The children came packed in vans and hanging out on the outside, yelling shouts of joy as they arrived.

A Sunday Service with adults and children.

Guatemala is a beautiful country full of active volcanoes and mountains.  To work alongside our Senior Pastor Bob and long time friends, Pastors Carl and Trish was a blessing.

IRELAND - 2012

Last November we went to Life Church in Ireland for a family conference.  While Terry ministered to the adults the children had a guest speaker from our church, Mr. Marv.  The children loved  being involved in the bible skits.

We also spent time with those interested in teaching children at their new church plant, and had a time of teacher training, questions and prayer for this new ministry.

Terry and I were also invited to minister in  another town at a meeting to young adults.  They transformed a theater on main street into a modern church. It was a great trip and we truly always enjoyed our time with our friends in Ireland.